Hi everyone,
I recently adopted a male cat, who is about 6-7 months old. A month and a half ago, my precious 14 year old orange tabby Frisky, had a bad stroke and had to be put to sleep. Naturally, devastated doesn't even begin to describe how upset I was, having had him for the majority of my life. We took him to our vet the morning we realized something was wrong and the vet said he had lost most of his motor skills and some of his sight. He could tell Frisky would not recover and so we had him put to sleep. A little over a week later, I got a random call from the vet's office just one day after I picked up my Frisky's ashes. Figuring they messed up a bill or something, I answered. They were calling to tell me that the vet has three kittens that made him think of me. Of course they are were all orange and one was a short-haired, male. What is really too coincidental is that this happened to be the same week I had gotten Frisky as a Christmas present, 15 years prior. And I had said a little prayer the night before the call, asking for a sign someday telling me when I would be ready for a new kitten. I took this phone call to be a sign and I made an appointment to meet the little male kitten. When I did, I was surprised to see that the new kitten's appearance resembled Frisky in every way, except the eyes. Frisky's were green and the new kittens are amber colored. He also had a very loud purr, just like Frisky. My family and I decided to take him and the vet neutered him and did a full check free of charge.
We took little Chance home a week later and expected him to be scared. He hissed all the time and he hid constantly for the first few days. He did eat and became very friendly with our other cat Crosby, which was a blessing, but he would not let us touch him or pick him up.
Now, we have had him a month. He absolutely loves Crosby and plays with us now, but still we can't pet him or hold him. He did briefly allow us to touch him, but only if we cornered him or had treats in our hands. He is always on the look out for us, even when he is napping. He doesn't trust us. I know these things take time, but I want to know how I can help him get more comfortable around me.
I am very frustrated because my Frisky was the friendliest, happiest cat, who was always in my lap. Chance wants nothing to do with me. Anyone have any suggestions?
I recently adopted a male cat, who is about 6-7 months old. A month and a half ago, my precious 14 year old orange tabby Frisky, had a bad stroke and had to be put to sleep. Naturally, devastated doesn't even begin to describe how upset I was, having had him for the majority of my life. We took him to our vet the morning we realized something was wrong and the vet said he had lost most of his motor skills and some of his sight. He could tell Frisky would not recover and so we had him put to sleep. A little over a week later, I got a random call from the vet's office just one day after I picked up my Frisky's ashes. Figuring they messed up a bill or something, I answered. They were calling to tell me that the vet has three kittens that made him think of me. Of course they are were all orange and one was a short-haired, male. What is really too coincidental is that this happened to be the same week I had gotten Frisky as a Christmas present, 15 years prior. And I had said a little prayer the night before the call, asking for a sign someday telling me when I would be ready for a new kitten. I took this phone call to be a sign and I made an appointment to meet the little male kitten. When I did, I was surprised to see that the new kitten's appearance resembled Frisky in every way, except the eyes. Frisky's were green and the new kittens are amber colored. He also had a very loud purr, just like Frisky. My family and I decided to take him and the vet neutered him and did a full check free of charge.
We took little Chance home a week later and expected him to be scared. He hissed all the time and he hid constantly for the first few days. He did eat and became very friendly with our other cat Crosby, which was a blessing, but he would not let us touch him or pick him up.
Now, we have had him a month. He absolutely loves Crosby and plays with us now, but still we can't pet him or hold him. He did briefly allow us to touch him, but only if we cornered him or had treats in our hands. He is always on the look out for us, even when he is napping. He doesn't trust us. I know these things take time, but I want to know how I can help him get more comfortable around me.
I am very frustrated because my Frisky was the friendliest, happiest cat, who was always in my lap. Chance wants nothing to do with me. Anyone have any suggestions?
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This is great news about Chance allowing some pets and was purring !!!! You are well on your way to him coming out of his fearful state rather quickly now. :bigthumb: OH dear on the Drontal. It sounds like he would be difficult to pill right now. You may have to get another pill from the vet and try again in two week's time making sure that Chance eats up all of the food. Keep us posted and glad to hear some great progress :happy3: 
